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<blockquote>
    &ldquo;Rejoice in the Lord always; again, I will say, rejoice.&rdquo; <cite>Philippians 4:4</cite>
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<p class="lead">I read those words as part of my daily Bible reading yesterday after God graced us with such a powerful day of
worship, celebration, and commitment on Sunday. We have much to rejoice in the Lord about!</p>

<p>Six more people went public with their faith through baptism! That NEVER gets old! Ross and our worship team led us
in a powerful, powerful time of worship in all three services. The work of the Spirit among us was evident! Almost two
hundred people in our faith family made bold, sacrificial 2-year commitments to give generously to
the <b>ONE</b> Initiative. I was literally overwhelmed in each service as we turned in our commitment cards.</p>

<p>On this week of Thanksgiving, I wanted to send a special note to say how thankful I am for you. Your growing passion
to know Jesus and make Him known is obvious and inspiring. Your willingness to give yourself over to Jesus as a &ldquo;blank
check&rdquo; in your giving, serving, and going is evident and challenging. He is using you to do big things and I am
confident He is just getting started with all He has for us.</p>

<p>If you missed Commitment Sunday and would like to make your commitment to the <b>ONE</b> Initiative, you can do so
online <a href="<?= wufoo('z1kczgu900qihhh'); ?>" target="wufoo">here</a>. We will announce the totals and begin
our <b>ONE</b> Initiative giving on December 7th. I count it a joy and privilege that my family and I get to be a part
of the people called North Rock Hill Church. Great days are here and greater days are ahead&mdash;I can&rsquo;t wait to 
see what God has for us as we continue to press into and follow Him.</p>

<p>Have a blessed Thanksgiving, and I will see you Sunday. "Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice!"</p>

<p>Until All Hear,<br> Jay</p>

